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New Puzzle Page for Kids

1/3/2016

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A new monthly puzzle page for kids. Created by me! 
Pass it on to any children who might be interested. 

PIPSQUEAK'S PUZZLE PAGES - March 2016
DOWNLOAD HERE

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Sewing World Project

20/1/2016

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One of my Pipsqueaks projects is featured in the February edition of UK magazine, Sewing World. 

Sewing World Magazine - Feb 2016 Edition - with featured project

Pipsqueaks by Sally Dixon - whole book - all projects
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This particular project teaches you how to make tiny Blushing Bunny & Kitty families. 
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You can purchase the magazine here.

Or my Pipsqueaks book here.
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What is a Pipsqueak?

5/11/2015

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Inside a nest, beneath a tree,

Hatch yellow babies: one - two - and - three. 

With tiny wings and orange beaks,

The newborn babes cry, "Pip! and Squeak!"


Babe number one, with voice down low,

Asks, "What are we? I do not know!"

Babe number two, with trembling wings,

Says, "I don't know a single thing!"
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Babe number three says, with a pout,

(And teary eyes), "We must find out!"

The yellow babes climb from their nest;

With eagerness they start their quest.


They spy a mouse with picnic tea,

"Mister Mouse?" they ask, "What are we?"

The small, gray mouse in crimson coat,

Stares at the babes and clears his throat.
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"Tiny critters! That's what you are - 

Who should be with their Pa and Ma."

Quite bewildered, the babies moan,

"Where are our folks? We're all alone!"


They shake their wings; they wail and shriek,

Then they holler, "Pip! Pip! and Squeak!"

"Hush!" says the mouse, "No need to shout,

I can assist; I have no doubt."


He dries their tears, says, "Don't despair,"

And gives them each a teddy bear.

"Hug your teddies and eat a snack,

I'll find your folks and bring them back."
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The helpful mouse does not take long,

To find out where their folks have gone:

Their Pa and Ma went out to get,

A dainty dog - a tiny pet. 
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They thought their babies, one - two - three,

Might like some doggy company. 

They didn't think the eggs would crack,

Before they managed to get back. 
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The mouse, the folks (and doggy too),

Run 'til the babes come into view.

Their Pa and Ma kiss their cheeks,

And sweetly peck their orange beaks.
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"Our folks!" the yellow babies cheep,

Then snuggling close they say, "Pip! Squeak!"

As they're about to close their eyes,

There's something that they realize: 


The yellow babies, one - two - and - three,

Still don't know their identity.

"Can you please tell us, Pa and Ma,

What critters we exactly are?"  
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The parents hug their babies three,

"We are a chicken family.

You are our chicks (who we adore),

But you need to know one thing more..."
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"Our family is very blessed,

'Cause many friends live near our nest:

There are elephants you will meet.

And platypuses with webbed feet."


"Shy koalas who like to sleep,

Bunnies, cats, and birds who cheep. 

Each one of us is quite unique:

We're all tiny, we are pipsqueak."


The yellow chickens, one - two - and - three,

Are pleased with their identity.

As their folks kiss each orange beak,

They softly chirp, "Pip! Pip! and Squeak!"
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© Poem and images copyrighted to Sally Dixon Creations 2015.

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Pipsqueaks.
by Sally Dixon
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